Chapter 52: Returning Home and Getting Beaten

Tuesday morning.

Today is the day to return home.

He Shengwen brought his younger brother He Shengwu to Nanluoguxiang to pick them up.

Wang Mengde and He Shengnan put on new clothes, carried some gifts in their hands, and returned to Caochang Hutong together.

After entering the house, the two were warmly received by the He family. Only He Shengnan's grandfather He Youyu was sitting on a chair, looking at them with a complicated expression.

Before the marriage, when He Youyu met Wang Mengde for the first time, he had some concerns in his heart. He didn't know if he could keep such a handsome young man, his granddaughter, to himself in the future.

If Wang Mengde knew what he was thinking, he would definitely complain. In this era, messing around could result in death. He still has a long way to go in his life.

Besides, my wife at home is so beautiful, there is no need for me to take the risk of looking for those vulgar cosmetics outside.

After putting away the gifts in his hands, he took out gifts for He Shengnan's younger brothers and sisters from his bag one after another.

When He Shengwen and He Shengwu saw the match gun he handed over, their eyes widened and they looked at it curiously.

In the 1950s, foreign-style guns had not yet become popular, so they naturally did not recognize this wonderful treasure.

The foreign gun, also known as a chain gun or match gun, uses bicycle chains, hard iron wire and rubber bands as its main components. It uses matchsticks as "bullets" and can not only fire, but also make sounds.

After Wang Mengde told them the story and taught them how to play it, the two of them were so happy that they kept saying, "Thank you, brother-in-law, thank you, brother-in-law."

Then he happily ran out of the yard with a match gun and matches.

Today, the two brothers-in-law are destined to be the "kings" in the eyes of the children in Caochang Hutong.

Watching the two people walk away, Wang Mengde turned to look at He Yanan. Under her expectant gaze, he took out a small braid, hairpins, hair ties and other gifts from his bag.

"Wow, beautiful new clothes, and a hairpin." He Yanan ran up to him, stretched out her hand to take the gift, her eyes narrowed into slits with joy, and of course she did not forget to thank her brother-in-law.

After looking at the skirt over and over again, she couldn't wait to pull her sister's hand and go to the next room to change into new clothes.

Zhou Xiaoyan looked at her son-in-law with a smile. The more she looked at him, the more satisfied she was. Not only was he handsome and sweet-spoken, capable and capable, but he also cured her second son's enuresis, putting her whole family at ease.

After having a sumptuous lunch at He's house, the two started walking back as the sun set.

According to the custom in the capital, a daughter who returns to her parents' home for the first time cannot stay overnight.

On the way, Wang Mengde asked with a smile under the influence of alcohol: "Shengnan, why do I feel like grandpa doesn't like me very much?"

He had actually felt it a long time ago, but he had kept it in his heart and didn't say it. Today at the dinner table, although He Youyu didn't show anything unusual, he occasionally looked at him with a complicated expression.

"It's all because you're too handsome. Grandpa is a little worried." He Shengnan smiled.

"What does this have to do with my appearance?" Wang Mengde said somewhat puzzled.

"My grandfather was also very handsome when he was young. After marrying my grandmother, he fell in love with someone else after a few years. He found several new wives one after another and didn't settle down until he was in his forties.

My current nominal grandmother is his last one.

When he saw your appearance, he probably thought of his past experiences, so he was resistant to you. But don't take it to heart, he will figure it out after a while." He Shengnan explained in a low voice.

After hearing this, he fell silent, not knowing what to say for a moment.

When they returned to the yard, Ran Xiaomei came over with Wang Yuanchao and Wang Weiguo.

After drinking a cup of herbal tea, Wang Mengde felt a little sleepy, so he went to the bedroom to take a nap. In the living room, the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law were doing needlework and chatting in low voices.

The two younger brothers were full of energy, each holding a wooden pistol and playing in the middle yard. When he was sleeping soundly, he suddenly heard a noise outside, followed by a child crying. Wang Mengde sat up from the bed and shook his head. Thinking that his two younger brothers were still outside, he quickly put on his shoes and walked out.

Middle Court.

Wang Yuanchao and Wang Weiguo stood behind Ran Xiaomei and He Shengnan. Opposite them, Jia Zhang was squatting on the ground, hugging Bang Geng who was crying loudly and constantly comforting him, while glaring at the two Wang brothers.

If Ran Xiaomei hadn't been next to her, she would have started cursing.

"Shengnan, what's going on?"

"Meng De, you're awake. Your two younger brothers were playing in the middle yard. Bang Geng tried to snatch Wei Guo's wooden pistol, and was beaten by them." He Shengnan briefly recounted what had happened.

"You deserve to be beaten for stealing other people's things. Next time, if anyone steals your things again, beat them hard."

Wang Mengde said loudly.

"Oh my, we are an orphan and a widow, and if anyone comes to bully us, I will not live any longer. Lao Yi, Lao Yi, please come out and take a look, someone in the yard is bullying our family."

Jia Zhang was unhappy. She sat down on the ground, slapped her thigh with one hand, and then howled loudly.

Soon, all the neighbors in the yard were attracted and rushed out to see what was going on.

"What's going on? Why are you making so much noise in the yard on such a hot day?"

At this time, Yi Zhonghai also walked out of the east wing with a sleepy look.

When he saw Jia Zhang sitting on the ground opposite Wang Mengde's family, he had a bad feeling.

After understanding what had happened, his brows furrowed involuntarily, and he felt dissatisfied with the Jia family for the second time. The last time was a few days ago when Jia Dongxu came to him to ask for money to buy a bicycle.

Before he could speak, Jia Dongxu, who had just come out of the house, shouted with a distressed look on his face:
"My little Bang Geng is so young, he doesn't understand anything yet, but those two kids are so vicious, they took a piece of wood and smashed it on Bang Geng's face."

"Jia Dongxu, how can you say that? My two brothers are still children. How big a problem can it be if they fight with each other? Besides, the cause of this incident was not because of Banggeng's snatching of things.

Your Banggeng likes to snatch things even though he is so young. Is it because of your words and deeds? Also, as the saying goes, if a son is not well educated, it is the fault of his father. I think this matter is all your fault for not teaching him well. "

Wang Mengde took a step forward and made a casual accusation.

"You..." Jia Dongxu was so angry that he couldn't find any words to refute.

"Okay, okay, it's just a conflict between kids. It's not a big deal. Dongxu, help your mother up and take Banggeng home to wash her face and apply some medicine." Yi Zhonghai said to smooth things over.

Jia Dongxu dared not disobey his words. He could only help Jia Zhang up with an indignant look on his face and take Banggeng home.

arrive home.

Wang Mengde said to his two brothers, "Well done, you did a great job. Next time someone steals your things, beat him up. If you can't beat him, come back and ask your brother to help you."

"Well, brother, today I used a wooden gun to hit the stick twice. Isn't it awesome?" Wang Yuanchao nodded vigorously and said with a smile.

"Yes, the aid to North Korea is great." Wang Mengde gave a thumbs up and praised.

As he said this, he turned and looked at Wang Weiguo.

"Wow~~~"

Wang Weiguo, who had a happy look on his face, suddenly burst into tears.

(End of this chapter)